The opening ceremony for the 2010 World Cup will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa for the first time. This will be the first time the World Cup is hosted by an African country. Johannesburg is one of nine host cities and will host four more first round matches in addition to the first match of the tournament. This city of nearly four million residents will also host one second round match and one quarterfinal match before hosting the finals on July 11th. The tournament begins on June 11th, 2010 and takes place during the South African winter season. The Soccer City Stadium will seat 94,700 football fans and is the largest of all the stadiums in South Africa.
Plan and book your package soon to get good prices. You can put together a do it yourself package or you can look for all inclusive world cup packages to get tickets, transportation, travel, accommodations and sightseeing options all for one affordable price. Booking an all inclusive package will prove cheaper overall due to the discount on various travel options.
Johannesburg has a subtropical highland climate. Snow is rare during the winter but has been known to happen in June and sometimes in July, which is the winter season in Africa. Ask your agent what items of clothing you should pack in addition to your favorite team gear. World cup packages to Johannesburg are available from anywhere in the world, but you will need to reserve them early if you’re traveling on a budget. However, if money is not a problem then all you need to do is to get in contact with a reliable travel agent and tell them what you need and they will produce the perfect package for you.No matter how much money you want to spend, find a travel agent who is legally qualified to make your holiday happen correctly and enjoyably.
